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World Order at Risk, Warn US Security Experts

A panel of former State Department, National Security Council, National Intelligence Council and other officeholders expressed concern about the future of the U.S.’ relationships at CERAWeek by S&P Global.

Kissler: Producers Might Want to Chill, Baby, Chill

As good as the Trump administration’s “drill, baby, drill” may initially sound, global oil production will slow if the price sinks below $60/bbl.

Money Talks: Comerica Bank is ‘Hungry’ for Oil, Gas Business

Opportunities may be challenged in the near term, but Comerica Bank remains supportive of oil and gas, says Jeff Treadway, director of energy finance.

Paisie: Uncertain Demand Roils Oil Market Outlook

Oil could range from sub-$50 to $75, depending on how tariffs shake out.

Money Talks: Texas Capital Bank on How to Deploy Capital Amid Shrinkage

In an uncertain macro environment, caution is necessary in deploying capital, says Marc Graham, managing director and head of energy at Texas Capital Bank.

Energy Sector Braces for Impact from Tariffs

The oil and gas industry is bracing for the near-term impacts of Trump’s tariffs as oil prices fall, steel prices rise and M&A slams on the brakes.

Money Talks: UMB Bank on Impacts of Upstream Consolidation

Guardrails in place allow banks to support energy businesses through all economic cycles, says Zachary Leard, vice president for the energy group at UMB Bank.

Aris Takes on the Permian’s ‘Wall of Water’

Aris Water Solutions CEO Amanda Brock rings the alarm bell on the Permian’s water takeaway and recycling challenges and how they can be solved.

Money Talks: First Horizon's Investment Thesis on Oil, Gas

Macro events must be part of the investment thesis in a global commodities business, says Moni Collins, senior vice president for energy lending at First Horizon Bank.

Undrilled but not Unnoticed: White Space Buyers Invest Now for Future Upside

Undeveloped, unpermitted acreage lures private equity risk-takers who want in on the mineral and royalty coffers.

USEDC’s Plans for $1B in Capex, M&A on Track as Oil Prices Stumble

Volatility won’t affect Permian Basin-focused U.S. Energy Development Corp.’s day-to-day operations or its plans for deals, CEO Jordan Jayson told Hart Energy.

ONEOK, MPLX’s ‘Wellhead-to-Water’ Deal Dominates Permian NGL Race

The $1.75 billion ONEOK-MPLX deal reflects how midstream companies are going big in the petrochemicals sector.

Segrist: Permitting Outreach Efforts Land in Unusual Hands

Natural Allies group seeks to convince blue state citizens to embrace the natural gas infrastructure that they need. Some of the country’s largest natural gas and midstream companies back the group.

The New Minerals Frontier Expands Beyond Oil, Gas

How to navigate the minerals sector in the era of competition, alternative investments and the AI-powered boom.

Q&A: Where There’s a Williams, There’s a Way for Gas

Midstream giant Williams Cos. leads the natural gas bulls on the great infrastructure buildout, President and CEO Alan Armstrong tells Hart Energy.

Acquisitive Public Minerals, Royalty Firms Shift to Organic Growth

Building diverse streams of revenue is a key part of growth strategy, executives tell Oil and Gas Investor. 

Belcher: Tariff Growing Pains Will Help US Achieve Energy Dominance

Tariffs may bring short-term pain, but Trump is aggressively pursuing goals that benefit the U.S., says Cornerstone Government Affairs’ Jack Belcher.

Paisie: How a World in Flux Impacts Oil Prices

Sanctions, tariffs and production strategies are buffeting crude markets as wild cards like tariffs and geopolitical conflicts make headlines.

Sitio Fights for its Place Atop the M&R Sector

The minerals and royalties space is primed for massive growth and consolidation with Sitio aiming for the front of the pack.

SM Energy Marries Wildcatting and Analytics in the Oil Patch

As E&P SM Energy explores in Texas and Utah, Herb Vogel’s approach is far from a Hail Mary.

‘Golden Age’ of NatGas Comes into Focus as Energy Market Landscape Shifts

As prices rise, M&A interest shifts to the Haynesville Shale and other gassy basins.

Energy Technology Startups Save Methane to Save Money

Startups are finding ways to curb methane emissions while increasing efficiency—and profits.

Kissler: Gas Producers Should Still Hedge on Price

Recent price jumps and rising demand don’t negate the need to protect against future drops.

Uncoiled: Viper Energy Rides Investor, M&A Wave to New Heights in ‘24

With its units coming off an all-time high, Viper Energy made a $4.45 billion Permian acquisition. VNOM units are gaining favor among Wall Street investors. It took more than a decade and several economic downturns to get there.

East Daley: Midstream Investors Drawn to Southeast as Demand Heats Up

Competition for gas supply will heat up as demand from data centers and new LNG projects jockey for a spot on takeaway lines.

In Colorado, the Regulatory Noose Tightens for E&Ps

More stringent rules on everything from drilling and orphan wells to emissions is raising the cost of fossil fuel production in the state.

Superhot Rock Drillers Advance Technology to Rival Oil and Gas

Building on synergies with the oil and gas sector, geothermal companies seek to go hotter and deeper to unleash energy.

Hirs: America Confronts Sovereign Risk with Recession on the Horizon

The risk to U.S. oil and gas production comes from within, and a recession looms on the horizon.

Belcher: Texas Considers Funding for Abandoned Wells, Emissions Reduction

With uncertainly surrounding federal aid as the Trump administration attempts cost cutting measures, the state is exploring its own incentive system to plug wells and reduce emissions.

Segrist: Permit Reform Rumbles as US Seeks to ‘Unleash American Energy’

The White House has called for changes to a heavily criticized system, but new rules require a lot more work.